WHERE TO GO Hiking – Backpacking - Camping
Larry Blumberg [email protected] University of Scouting
WHERE TO GO Hiking – Backpacking - Camping
• Local trails Mt Tammany • Finger Lakes Trail Appalachian Trail • Catskill Mountains Delaware Water Gap • Adirondack Mountains • Pennsylvania trails • Scout Camps
• Tips for planning your trip LOCAL HIKING TRAILS
Did you know Camp Tuscarora has over 12 miles of marked hiking trails ? http://bpcouncil.org/Camping/Tuscarora%20Scout%20 Reservation/Hiking%20at%20Tuscarora
LOCAL HIKING TRAILS
www.Triplecitieshikingclub.org (Click on Resources for Hikers / Recreational Trails of Broome and Tioga Counties)
Broome County • Greenwood Park (Lisle) Triple Cities Hiking Club Enjoying a local hike • Jones Park (Vestal) • Wolfe Park (Town of Chenango) • Binghamton University (Vestal) • Chenango Valley State Park • Waterman / IBM Glen (Town of Union)
LOCAL HIKING TRAILS
www.Triplecitieshikingclub.org (click on Recreational Trails of Broome and Tioga Counties)
Tioga County Oakley Corners
• Oakley Corners St Forest (NE of Owego)
• Jenksville St Forest (N of Newark Valley)
LOCAL HIKING TRAILS
Foxfire Leanto Near Greek Peak www.Triplecitieshikingclub.org (click on Recreational Trails of Broome and Tioga Counties)
Cortland County • Hammond Hill St Forest (S of Dryden) • Tuller Hill & Kennedy St Forests (Greek Peak Ski Area)
LOCAL HIKING TRAILS www.Triplecitieshikingclub.org (click on Recreational Trails of Broome and Tioga Counties)
Susquehanna County, Pa
• Salt Springs State Park (Montrose, Pa)
Salt Springs State Park FINGER LAKES TRAIL and North Country Nat’l Scenic Trail http://www.fltconference.org/trail/ http://northcountrytrail.org/
• FLT - 562 mile long east-west hiking trail in NY – From Allegany State Park to the Catskill Mtns – Additional 350 mile north-south branch trails, such as • Onondaga Trail - Cortland County • Interloken - Finger Lakes Nat’l Forest in Schuyler County • Bristol Hills Trail - Naples to Hammondsport • Crystal Hills Trail – Corning area • FLT runs coincident with North Country Nat’l Scenic Trail (between Allegany St Pk and Cortland County)
FINGER LAKES TRAIL / North Country Nat’l Scenic Trail Recommended loop hikes: • Virgil Mountain (Greek Peak) • Abbott Loop (Danby) • Highland Forest (Tully) Other hikes, out-and-back or use car shuttle: • Berry Hill Fire Tower (Bowman Lake St Pk • Alder Lake (Catskills) • Shindagin Hollow (Ithaca) • Tinker Falls (Onondaga Branch) Backpack: • Map M19 Foxfire & Woodchuck Hollow Leantos, 12.6 miles near Virgil, NY
FINGER LAKES TRAIL Maps and Guides Purchase on-line from the Finger Lakes Trail Conf http://www.fltconference.org/trail/
CATSKILL MOUNTAINS www.catskillguide.com (click on Hiking)
• For Maps: Falls Brook Leanto Recommend - New York-New Jersey Trail Conference Catskill Trails Map Set www.nynjtc.org
Catskills offer abundant backpacking opportunities, look for leantos on maps
CATSKILL MOUNTAINS
35 peaks above 3500 feet provides many possible hikes • Cornell / Wittenberg / Slide Mtn
• Hunter Mtn View from Slide Mtn • Blackhead Range • Devils Path • Balsam Lake Mtn ADIRONDACK MOUTAINS www.adk.org (click on Travel, Hike ideas)
Recommend - Adirondack Mountain Club Maps and Guide Series
Adirondacks offer abundant camping opportunities, look for leantos on map
ADIRONDACK MOUNTAINS 46 peaks above 4000 feet provide many hikes
SOME FAVORITES
Algonquin / Wright View from Cascade Marcy Haystack Porter / Cascade Whiteface Phelps Big Slide Giant
ADIRONDACK MOUNTAINS Lots of peaks under 4000 feet
Recommendations:
Mt Jo Summit of Owl’s Head Noonmark Round Mtn Pitchoff Owl’s Head Hurricane Blue Mountain Lake Goodnow
ADIRONDACK MOUNTAINS
REGULATIONS for hiking and backpacking http://www.adk.org/page.php?pid=176&pname=dec-regulations
ADIRONDACK MOUNTAINS
REGULATIONS COVER ISSUES LIKE: • Maximum group size – day vs overnight ? • Hiking in “mud” Season ? • Camping in designated sites only ? • Bear canisters required ? • Campfires allowed ? • Dogs allowed ? (if so, must be leashed) • Winter hiking – snowshoes required ?
PENNSYLVANIA TRAILS www.KTA-hike.org
(click On the Trails – Guide to Major Trails)
Appalachian Trail in Pennsylvania (notice the rocks ???) PENNSYLVANIA TRAILS
www.PAHikes.com
• Another excellent website resource for info on trails in Pennsylvania PENNSYLVANIA TRAILS
Recommendations Northeast Pennsylvania • Appalachian Trail • Old Loggers Path • Loyalsock Trail • Rickett’s Glen St Pk
North-central Pennsylvania • Black Forest Trail • Golden Eagle Trail • Mid State Trail • Susquehannock Trail
Northwest Pennsylvania • Allegany National Forest • North Country Trail
SCOUT CAMPS http://www.usscouts.org/databases/camp /ocd.cgi (A comprehensive listing of scout camps) Tips for Planning Your Trip http://www.scouting.org/HealthandSafety/GSS/gss03.aspx
• When day-hiking, ask • When camping, ask yourself yourself these questions these additional questions – Adequate tent space ? – Trail maps ? – Adequate water supply ? – Does your group know and – Adequate toliet facilities ? understand the trip plans and – Adequate wood for fires ? itinerary ? – Fires allowed ? – Tour permit filed with Scout – Land-use permits, all local Office ? regulations met ?
And, VISIT BEFOREHAND ! Tips for Planning Your Trip
The 7 “LEAVE NO TRACE” PRINCIPLES: http://lnt.org/learn/7-principles
1. Plan Ahead and Prepare 2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces 3. Dispose of Waste Properly 4. Leave What You Find 5. Minimize Campfire Impacts 6. Respect Wildlife 7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors Tips for Planning Your Trip
What to Bring on a Day Hike:
Hiking poles Personal First Aid kit Map / compass Proper Clothing Raingear Hiking Boots/socks “Layers” Synthetics (avoid cotton) Hat, sun protection Lunch/snacks Water (1 liter or more for every 5 miles)
WHERE TO GO Hiking and Backpacking
So many places to go (and so few weekends)
Happy Hiking ! Larry Blumberg [email protected] University of Scouting